Trier

Woke to another over cast sky in Trier. Even the locals are commenting about it all the time.

Trier is considered the oldest city in Germany. The Romans built a major city here 2000 years ago - much of which has survived the centuries all be it with many modifications. 

A visit to this city is very exciting given this longevity and historical importance in the past. 

First things first though - we needed to get a German SIMM card particularly for our data. Language barriers is both a hi defiance and at times a blessing. I wanted a pre-paid plan for a month, I also wanted a 1gb plan - they only came in 500 mb lots. I agreed to this and thought it was gong to cost me €20 but not understanding the hype (advertising) I was charged €5 at the chasier. 

Porta Nigra (the Roman city gateway)

Back to Trier - trekked around the Porta Nigra (the Roman city gateway), the market square and the Dom, the Konstantin Basilika - the reception hall of Emperor Constantine, built around 300 AD, the roman thermal springs and the the 20000 seat amphitheater. What a treasure trove of UNESCO sites - must be the greatest number in any one city!    

20000 seat amphitheater

Caught the bus back to our van before moving on to  Bernkastel along the Mosel for our overnight next to the river.